DIY Cloth Wipes and Eco Kids

Cloth wipes are a great way to eliminate chemicals from your baby's products.  Most companies don't label what they put in their wipes, and you will know exactly what you are putting on yours.  I prefer cloth wipes because they are sturdier and softer on little bottoms as well.  If that all isn't enough, cloth wipes are much better for the environment because they are made from used materials, they are washed and reused, and when they are worn out, they are fully compostable.  

Materials:

• 3-4 flannel recieving blankets (can be found at the thrift store for between $.25 and $.50.)
• pinking shears
• cardboard cut to a 7" by 7"square
• Empty wipe container

Directions:

1. Spread the first receiving blanket on the ground or table.  Lay the cardboard pattern on the corner, and use the pinking shears to cut around the remaining two edges.

2. Continue to move the pattern up the edge of the blanket and cut squares from the blanket.

3.  It's that simple!  You can choose to serge the edges, but I don't do that anymore.  

To Fold:

1. Lay the first wipe face down.

2. Lay the second wipe face down halfway covering the first wipe.

3. Fold remaining half of the first wipe over the half of the second wipe.

4. Repeat until all of the wipes are folded in the pile.  These will pop up from a wipe container one by one!  

Wipe Solution:

You can make your own wipe soution by using water, Dr. Bronner's Soap, and organic baby oil.  (I use the two listed below).  Dr. Bronner's is too harsh for my girls' diaper areas, so I only use water and oil.

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